Lisbon Tastes & Traditions

OVERVIEW

Sample two classic Portuguese appetizer and walk to the culinary venues. Pass through two of Lisbon’s most popular plazas – Restauradores Square, which commemorates Portugal regaining its rule from Spain in 1640. Also, see Rossio Square, an expansive plaza known for the eye-catching, wavy design on its pavement. Your immersion into Lisbon’s cuisine will begin with a tasting of pastéis de bacalhau, a deep-fried fritter made with potato puree and salt codfish. The guide will describe its preparation and heritage, which dates to the late 1700s. Lisbon is also known for its pastel de nata, an egg custard tart pastry. It too was first invented in the 18th century, supposedly to use up because of the huge amount of eggs donated by the community. You will have the opportunity to see other local dishes and treats while browsing a bustling local food market.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample two well-known Portuguese appetizer as the guide describe the preparations.
• Taste a salt cod fritter and an egg custard tart and learn why they were first invented.
• Discover the history behind two signature plazas while walking through them.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.